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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC

Phono preamplifier (Black)

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Pro-Ject

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Add high-quality vinyl sound to your hi-fi rig

Do you have a turntable, but no phono input on your receiver, integrated amp, or shelf system? Or, does your system's built-in phono stage sound flat and lifeless? No problem — just hook up the Pro-Ject Phono Box DC preamplifer in-line between your record player and any of your receiver's line-level inputs, and you're ready to enjoy your LP collection all over again. Pro-Ject's clean, simple design uses premium quality parts to deliver the warm, relaxed sound that vinyl is famous for. Its compact all-metal body rejects interference to ensure clean sound, and the gold-plated inputs and outputs resist corrosion for the best possible signal transfer.

This preamp is compatible with both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, so you can count on proper matching with virtually any turntable and cartridge combination.

Highlights:

  • compatible with moving magnet and moving coil phono cartridges
  • external power supply for reduced noise and interference
  • gold-plated input and output jacks for solid, corrosion-free connections
  • dual-mono circuitry for optimal channel separation
  • small size allows placement near turntable
  • input impedance: 47 kohms/120pF (MM); 100ohms/120pF (MC)
  • gain: 40dB (MM); 60dB (MC)
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 86dB (MM); 68dB (MC)
  • THD: 0.01% (MM); 0.05% (MC)
  • RIAA response accuracy: 0.5dB (20-20,000 Hz)
  • 4-1/8"W x 1-5/8"H x 5-3/8"D
  • warranty: 2 years
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    • Phono (MM/MC) pre-amplifier
    • AC power adapter (with attached 58" DC cord)
    • Instructions

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    Features

    Phono (MM/MC) Preamp: The Pro-Ject Phono Box allows you to connect a turntable with either a MM (moving magnet) or MC (moving coil) cartridge to today's home receiver's and amplifier which do not offer a dedicated phono input. There is a button on the back of the unit which allows you to switch between MM or MC mode.

    Metal Case: The Phono Box's metal case shields the electronics from vibration and electromagnetic interference.

    Dual-Mono Circuitry: The Phono Box provides optimal channel separation through dual-mono circuitry and low-noise ICs.

    RIAA Equalization: The Pro-Ject Phono Box provides amplification and RIAA equalization for both MM and MC cartridges.

    RCA Connections: The Phono Box features gold-plated stereo RCA connections. A stereo RCA input connects your turntable, and a stereo RCA output connects your home receiver or amplifier. RCA cables sold separately.

    Ground Terminal: The Phono Box also has a turntable ground, in case your turntable has a separate ground lead. This provides shielding to the tone-arm and the sensitive circuitry in the turntable.

    Outboard Power Supply: The Pro-Ject Phono Box operates off of standard household AC current, using the supplied AC power adapter. The external power adapter is separate from the phono preamp to further improve sound quality.

    • Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz, 0.6A
    • Output: 15V - 500mA (18V)
     

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    5 out of 5

    Great Value and quality

    Written By John P, La Quinta CA on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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    Great Value Great Price Great Sound for my 40 plus year old Gerrard Lab 80 turntable. Exactly what I needed for my new sound system.
    Pros:
    size, value, application all 5 star
    Cons:
    none so far
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    4 out of 5

    Great phono pre

    Written By Dw, NYC on Saturday, February 16, 2013
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    matched with the Debut turntable it sounds great.....super flat and sounds great. No complaints
    Pros:
    simple set up
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    Phono Preamp

    Written By John S, Blue Bell, PA on Monday, December 24, 2012
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    wanted to connect ~20 year old high quality turntable to new receiver without a phono input. Had a moving coil cartridge pick-up. Very easy to set up. Works great. No problems and you won't need the instructions. Volume output of pre-amp/receiver in phono mode matches comparable CD input.
    Pros:
    offers moving coil and moving magnet pickup option. Easy to set up
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    Missed my vinyl

    Written By PBDave, Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, November 04, 2012
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    Because of a move, major remodel and then purchase of my new Denon receiver with no phono input I hadn't listened to my albums for over 3 years. Kyle suggested the Pro-Ject Phono Box DC for the necessary preamplifier. It took minutes to connect and figure out how to operate my turntable with my Harmony One which is a miracle since I am techno-inept. I listened to album after album and was blown away by the sound through my ancient Klipsch Heresy speakers. All of the things vinyl nuts say about the fullness and warmth of sound were so evident I was truly a bit surprised. I never duplicated my albums with my CD collection s so I am having a literal blast (apologies to my townhouse neighbors) getting reacquainted.
    Pros:
    Mindless installation even for techno-inept Clear, full, distortion-free sound from my vinyl
    Cons:
    None I can think of
    4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Pro-Ject Phono Box DC

    Written By Steve T, Leonardtown MD on Thursday, July 05, 2012
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    Easy to install and worked exactly as advertised. Highly recommend.
    2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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